Baseball as a sport is very competitive. The MLB world has seen many games where a slight mistake has caused gigantic problems. Trea Turner is a prime example of the same. And whenever it happens, it generates public security and criticism from fans. But sometimes, off-field decisions too can attract similar attention and the situation surrounding the Baltimore Orioles depicts it correctly. The AL East leaders are under much pressure from every corner of the MLB world.
But the question arises, how can a team at the TOP of arch-rivals face such criticism? The answer is their mistake of firing one of their lead TV play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown after he criticized the Orioles. They tried to shut him out indefinitely, but his absence and the reason for it created a storm of reactions. The upset MLB world brought the flying Orioles to the ground. It forced them to change their extreme decision, settling up a great timeline.
Baltimore Orioles Fired Kevin Brown After an On-Air Criticism
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The role of TV announcers is to report what’s happening on the field. But to make them more understandable and they often add comments. Kevin Brown, who has known from his takes in the past, while explaining the scenario ahead of the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays.
He compared the Orioles’ result with this and the past two seasons against the Rays and said, “The Orioles have won more games against them this season than the last two combined.?
Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown has been suspended indefinitely for making these comments about the Orioles' record against the Rays pic.twitter.com/uoSnReAI7S
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) August 7, 2023
Reportedly, it led to his demotion and indefinite suspension. According to awfulannouncing.com, “Brown has been off the TV airwaves since calling the end of the team?s series against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 23. He shifted to radio for a series against the Philadelphia Phillies after that, and then has been off the air entirely since that series? July 26 conclusion.”
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His absence created an uproar between the media and the fans. The indirect and direct criticism made the Orioles the center of attraction. They even, after winning over ten games, failed to get the support of the fans too.
This is a phenomenal job by Orioles fans getting a loud, “Free Kevin Brown” chant going at Camden Yards. What a debacle for those in charge of the team. pic.twitter.com/hp6ktnWCRe
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) August 9, 2023
This all forced the Orioles from their decision. And according to multiple reports, Brown will be back on duty as the team plays the Seattle Mariners. But will the Orioles be able to recover from it? Let us analyze.
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Will the Orioles Be Able to Recover From the Brown Saga?
Though the Orioles have changed their decision, it would take a lot from the team to fully recover from it. Also, if fans have voiced their concerns even after the Orioles played well, they are likely to remember it for long.
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Every loss could bring back Brown’s words in a different shape, adding to the criticism. But for now, if the reports are to be believed, the Orioles have managed to control the situation. And the form they are in, they should be comfortable in the future.
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